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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.62, 140.34 and 82.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.62, 140.34 and 82.36 is: 113.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.62 : 140.34 = 82.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.62/140.34 = 82.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.62x = 140.34 × 82.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.62x = 11,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,558.40/101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.74

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